APP2CEO Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/app2ceo A podcast for small businesses getting started on their entrepreneurial journey. Creative commons- CC-BY 1441fa73-91f7-502b-88ad-b583036037c8 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:34:13 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:06:16 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/LgYIFT2Ojr7S6RX82bY3nutKJBeSyZcAmQnLb_LnOYE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzk0OC8xNTk5NzUx/NjMxLWFydHdvcmsu/anBn.jpg APP2CEO episodic Chad Flinn A podcast for small businesses getting started on their entrepreneurial journey. A podcast for small businesses getting started on their entrepreneurial journey.. trades, entrepreneurship, business Chad Flinn No No Marketing and Branding (Part 1) 9 9 Marketing and Branding (Part 1) full 5032ed0a-0806-4700-92b5-ea18ce259cdf https://share.transistor.fm/s/56125419 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:20:50 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 1482 In this first part of a two-part series, We discuss the importance of branding and marketing your small business. In this first part of a two-part series, We discuss the importance of branding and marketing your small business. trades, entrepreneurship, business No Estimates and Proposals 8 8 Estimates and Proposals full f51636a6-b765-4e6b-a195-a824259cc50a https://share.transistor.fm/s/23278dd8 Resources mentioned in this episode:
Estimation and Job-tracking calculator

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Estimation and Job-tracking calculator

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]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:20:00 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 1254 This episode investigates how to build an estimate for jobs and the importance of being quick and accurate. This episode investigates how to build an estimate for jobs and the importance of being quick and accurate. trades, entrepreneurship, business No Business operating systems 7 7 Business operating systems full 834b5a1e-422d-4300-a9cc-2b469996ba81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e32e710 Resources mentioned in this episode:

Evernote Masterclass (Free online course)

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Evernote Masterclass (Free online course)

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]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:19:05 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 961 This episode discusses the importance of having and using an operating system for a small business. This episode discusses the importance of having and using an operating system for a small business. trades, entrepreneurship, business No Business Finances 6 6 Business Finances full b11bd404-0ded-4751-899f-dc3616b46a2b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1419f62 Resources for this episode:
Readings
Basic accounting principles
Accounting and financial information
Worksheets
Fixed assets worksheet
Current assets worksheet
Liabilities worksheet
Balance sheet worksheet
Cost and expenses worksheet
Projected sales worksheet
Income worksheet

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Readings
Basic accounting principles
Accounting and financial information
Worksheets
Fixed assets worksheet
Current assets worksheet
Liabilities worksheet
Balance sheet worksheet
Cost and expenses worksheet
Projected sales worksheet
Income worksheet

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]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2020 08:46:56 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 1110 This episode investigates the concepts a small business owner needs to understand in regards to finances. This episode investigates the concepts a small business owner needs to understand in regards to finances. trades, entrepreneurship, business No The importance of a business plan 5 5 The importance of a business plan full 22c94a5c-16c1-448e-a990-f62b9dae26d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80fde3ab Resources mentioned in this episode:
Venture Guide (Business plan template)
Ready, set, grow: The business plan.  (OpenStax textbook)

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Venture Guide (Business plan template)
Ready, set, grow: The business plan.  (OpenStax textbook)

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]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2020 08:18:43 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 1033 In this episode, we discuss the importance of a business plan and what should be included. In this episode, we discuss the importance of a business plan and what should be included. trades, entrepreneurship, business No Nuts and Bolts of a small business start up 4 4 Nuts and Bolts of a small business start up full e8405e82-ef61-40da-ac72-3a5edcd4e6e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12a89a49 Resources from this episode:
Introduction to business Textbook (OpenStax)
Fundamentals of business: Canadian Edition
CRA Small business Checklist
CRA Small business Resources
Setting up your business checklist

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Introduction to business Textbook (OpenStax)
Fundamentals of business: Canadian Edition
CRA Small business Checklist
CRA Small business Resources
Setting up your business checklist

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]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:55:57 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 999 In this episode, we dig into what is necessary to start a business in Canada. In this episode, we dig into what is necessary to start a business in Canada. trades, entrepreneurship, business No The importance of research 3 3 The importance of research full 6d87d942-fba8-429a-a5db-8509ff03c14f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6205df1c Resources mentioned in this episode:
Research workbook
Building blocks PDF

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Research workbook
Building blocks PDF

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]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:48:49 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 1536 Any venture needs to begin with research. In this episode, we learn about the Triple-A method of determining what your target market is. Any venture needs to begin with research. In this episode, we learn about the Triple-A method of determining what your target market is. trades, entrepreneurship, business No Understanding your "Why" 2 2 Understanding your "Why" full 0ad55655-3b6a-4d8b-bacc-1088f6fc2b4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/72b33d23 Videos
Start with why (Ted Talk)
Your Vision statement sucks (Ted Talk)

Worksheets
You can find the worksheets in the online textbook here.

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Start with why (Ted Talk)
Your Vision statement sucks (Ted Talk)

Worksheets
You can find the worksheets in the online textbook here.

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]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:59:21 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 727 Why are you starting up your own business? It is more important than you might think. Why are you starting up your own business? It is more important than you might think. trades, entrepreneurship, business No What is Entrepreneurship? 1 1 What is Entrepreneurship? full 09eee8e6-02cb-449a-b1a2-848c29dfea2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/0601eaf4 Some of the resources mentioned:
The Entrepreneurship and innovation toolkit

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The Entrepreneurship and innovation toolkit

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]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:52:42 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 974 In this episode, we explore what entrepreneurship is and how it applies to you as you consider starting a business. In this episode, we explore what entrepreneurship is and how it applies to you as you consider starting a business. trades, entrepreneurship, business No